Spurs face uphill battle to sign attacker Ange Postecoglou really wants

Tottenham Hotspur may be handed a significant blow in their efforts to sign one Premier League star in January, with the deal reportedly looking like it might be too expensive for the North London club.

Spurs eyeing sensation January signing

Football Transfers first broke the news last week that Tottenham were trying to lure Jack Grealish to N17 in January.

The outlet explained that the Lilywhites had come to signing the winger back in the summer but the player chose to stay at the Etihad and fight for his place instead.

Spurs’ sporting director Johan Lange is now trying again ahead of January, with the Dane currently in talks with Grealish and his representatives over a move to the capital.

Jack Grealish’s and Man City’s stance

However, GiveMeSport have now revealed that Spurs face an uphill battle in their efforts to sign the former Aston Villa man, who is not keen on leaving Man City.

Even though the England International is not the first choice at the Manchester club and is battling the likes of Phil Foden, Jeremy Doku, and Savinho for regular game time, he is not thought to be agitating for a move.

The publication adds that Pep Gurdiola’s men are also not actively looking to offload the 29-year-old in January, thus further complicating matters for Spurs.

Can Tottenham afford Grealish?

GiveMeSport do not reveal how much Grealish would cost but they say that Tottenham would have to break their transfer record to convince City to part ways with the player.

They further point out that the winger is on a £300,000 per week contract with the Premier League champions at the moment.

It is asserted that the Spurs hierarchy would not be willing to alter their wage structure and make Grealish the highest-paid player at the club.

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